ABOUT
Ramsgate Arts Barge Community Interest Company are a ‘not-for-profit’ social enterprise organisation, aiming to repair, renovate and convert a 133-year old, 50-metre Dutch barge into the Ramsgate Arts Barge.
The former cargo vessel Vriendschap (Dutch for friendship) is due to undergo extensive works to become an accessible, family & LGBTQIA+ friendly, arts & cultural community space, permanently moored in the heart of Ramsgate Harbour.
The Ramsgate Arts Barge will comprise a community art studio, an exhibition, event & performance space, restaurant & bar and top-deck biodiversity supporting seated garden, with views overlooking Ramsgate Marina.
Once operational, profits from the project will be used to provide FREE art classes, workshops and courses for children and young adults 2-18 years of age living within the Thanet District.